Forget boring decisions! In Pittsburgh, the answer to “What should I get?” tells you to try a bit of everything with a food or beverage flight. Do you like craft beer? Why settle for one when you can explore a spectrum of flavors? Same with margaritas, shots, soups, pancakes, or even tacos. We recommend heading out to these spots with a friend so you can each get a flight to share with one another. Or, bring the whole family for a big party that fills the table with food and drinks. You may just find a new favorite spot or a new dish while you’re at it.
Food and Beverage Flights in Pittsburgh
Margarita Flight at Las Velas
We know that when you’re a margarita lover it can be hard to narrow your choices down to just one flavor. That’s what Las Velas provides a Margarita Flight full of seasonal flavors. Choices vary often, depending on what ingredients are available at farmers’ markets, so stop in to try something new each time.
Soup Flight at Pub in the Park
This Swissvale pub brings comfort food to the next level with a Soup Flight. Every day you can sample selections of their signature soups such as French Onion, Chicken Noodle, and much more. To accompany your Soup Flight, consider ordering their Grilled Cheese featuring American cheese, bacon, and tomato.
Bourbon Flights at Bridges and Bourbon
That’s correct, we said flights with an “s” at the end, meaning you have plenty to choose from at this bourbon bar. Each flight includes three sample-size tastings of bourbon from all around the world. Maybe you’ll try their Women in Bourbon Flight featuring Michters American, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, and Uncle Nearest Rye. Or, you’ll stay local with the Pennsylvania Flight showcasing Kinsey 4 yr American, Big Spring Wheat, and Liberty Pole Peated.
Coffee Flight and Refresher Flight at Cutie’s Coffee Company
A coffee flight is one thing. A coffee flight with each drink individually garnished and perfected to the nines? That’s magic. Cutie’s Coffee Company themes their four drink coffee flight according to the season. Plus, they always include cute decorations and flavors. For summer, dive into their Carnival Flight with a Circus Animal Cookie Latte, Hot Air Balloon Frappe, Caramel Popcorn Latte, and Funnel Cake Latte. But, if you’re not a coffee fan they have a Refresher Flight too that includes fruity flavored water and coconut milk.
French Toast Flights and Pancake Flights at The Breakfast Spot
Breakfast is absolutely amazing, but it can always use an upgrade. At The Breakfast Spot, prepare to dig into three single-serving pancake and french toast flavors of your choice. Whether you opt for yours to be coated in cookie butter, slathered in bananas, or topped with a lemon curd, you’ll want to have a friend nearby in case you cannot finish the large plate. In case you really can’t choose between pancakes and french toast, have one person at the table get one and another to get the other, and then split them all in half to share.
Tequila Flight at Viva La Vida
Doesn’t five shots of tequila in a row sound like plenty of fun? Well, it is if you share it with friends, and that’s what this Tequila Flight at Viva La Vida is meant for! This flight comes out full force in an airplane with sparklers and smoke coming out of the shots. The wait staff will even make a big deal out of serving this flight if it’s a special occasion like your birthday. Watch out for a lighted sign and fireworks. Plus, if straight tequila is too much, they have Shot Flights available as well.
Taco Flights and More at Tapville Social
With a location in Wexford and one soon to open in the Strip District, Tapville Social may just be the royalty of flights. On Thursdays, step inside for $9 Taco Flights and even grab a Margarita Flight to go along with it. Then, for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, sit down to delicious Coffee Flights and Mimosa Flights. But, no matter what day of the week it is, you can order their Dessert Flight. This sweet treat includes Butter Toffee Bundt Cake, Seasonal Cheesecake, and Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake. It’s a perfect restaurant to head to with friends or family.
Story by Kylie Thomas
Photo Courtesy of Cutie’s Coffee Company
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